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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Thursday, May 23
    40 Voice Choir!
    The Virginia Commonwealth University Singers; reception to follow. Suggested donation: $10, $5 for seniors and students, under 5 free; at 7pm. Phone: 845-876-3727. Url: http://rhinebeckreformedchurch.org/.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Celebrate CENTER and Our Good Fortune
    All invited to share our joy; toast our generous donors and our wonderful theatre community; while there, take a tour of our front stage and back stage. Drinks and light fare at 6pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Author & Illustrator G. Brian Karas
    Award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books ( including Atlantic, Saving Sweetness, and Home on the Bayou) will be reading, discussing and demonstating the tools of his trade. Program is for all ages at 6:30pm. Phone: 845-889-4683. Email: staatsburglibrary@gmail.com. Url: http://staatsburglibrary.org.

  • Friday, May 24
    USO Show
    An evening of comedy, entertainment, historic film footage and music of the 1940s. Free! Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27
    Vanderbilt Plant Sale
    Annuals, perennials, herbs, vines, etc. Benefit sale in parking lot of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. 10am–5pm. Phone: 845-229-6432. Email: moebius122@opton.line.net. Url: http://www.vanderbiltgarden.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    WWII Military Displays
    Re-enactors in battle dress share their appreciation for WWII history. Uniforms, equipment and prop weapons on display. Also, live period music. 10am–4pm. Free. Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    An eclectic mix of choregraphy, featuring dancers from the D'amby Project as well as a good deal of local talent. Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. $20/$10. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Viva Flamenco
    $45 cafe table, $30 general seating; 7:30. Phone: 845-757-5106. Url: http://kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana
    Traditional while forward-looking work that is "fresh and relevant." Performance at Kaatsbaan will be a preview of the company’s program that will be at NYC's Joyce Theatre later in May. General Admission (reserved seating) $30, Café Table Seating, $45, 7:30 p.m. Email: pgrkaats@bestweb.net. Url: http://www.kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    Energetic and elegant dancea featuring D’Amby Project dancers, including Elaine Colandrea. $20/adults $10/children. Tickets at door or in advance; reservations recommended! 5/25 at 8pm & 5/26 at 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Farm Fantastic!
    Beers, Wines & Barbecue: the perfect way to inaugurate summer w/fundraising event for Columbia Land Conservancy, 4:30–8pm on beautiful farm (w/gorgeous views) in Livingston. Food & drink: locally grown food, array of wines, and locally brewed beer. Fun: petting farm, birds of pray, oxen demos, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, music by Spurs USA + more. Information & to purchase tickets clctrust.org/barbecue. Phone: 518-392 5252x204. Url: http://clctrust.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Milan Memorial Day Celebration
    Refreshments and displays; parade begins at Town Hall at noon. Email: townclerk@milan-ny.gov.

  • Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1
    Tour to Honor Revolutionary War Patriots
    Two day low-cost trip to Plattsburgh and Quebec to honor the 200 American soldiers of the 4th Dutchess County Militia of the NY Line of Montgomery’s Brigade who died and were buried at Fort Chambly in June 1776. Public invited. Email: saartjelast@gmail.com. Url: http://northerndutchessdar.org.

  • Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
    Cavalcade of Magic
    The Al Baker Assembly #35 of the Society of American Magaicians, along w/local magicians. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
    Relay for Life
    Walk/run fundraiser for American Cancer Society. 11am opening ceremony. Contact fairgrounds for more info. Phone: 845-876-4001. Email: info@dutchessfair.com. Url: http://dutchessfair.com.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Opening, No Constraints
    A show of members' works; 6–8pm. Phone: 845-757-2776. Email: greysand@verizon.net. Url: http://tivoliartistsgallery.com.

  • Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
    Camp Ramapo Community Weekend
    Ramapo opens to public for annual outdoor family fun w/rope courses, swimming, climbing wall, games for all ages. Bunk accommodations or bring tent. Wknd. $90 a person, Sat only $60. Call or reserve on web. Phone: 845-876-8403. Email: jkinsley@ramapoforchildren.org. Url: http://ramapoforchildren.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Rhinecliff Waterfront Day
    Live music, games, bouncy castle, Clearwater Sloop with free tours, Sheriff K-9 demos, magic show, crafts and vendors, pie eating contest and lots more! 11am–5pm rain or shine. Phone: 845-206-4965. Email: patricia.wind@gmail.com. Url: http://rhinecliff.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Downton Abbey Themed Tour
    Highlighting Staatsburgh’s real life counterparts of the Downton Abbey characters, Reservations required. (Also offered on other June dates; call for details.) Phone: 845-889-8851. Url: http://staatsburgh.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Montgomery Place Porch Party
    Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, & music. Benefit for Montgomery Place preservation programs. 5:30–8pm. $150; call to request an invitation. Phone: 845-758-1036 x11. Email: rarmater@hudsonvalley.org. Url: http://hudsonvalley.org.

Hudson River Ruins

by Robin Cherry  

How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.

SOS Hydrofracking

by Cynthia Owen Philip  

New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.

Local History

The Lobotskys of Wonderland

by Teresa Vilardi  

For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.

General Interest

Susan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate

by Rob Rubsam  

Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.

Closing the Science Gap

by Mary Leonard  

The Rhinebeck Science Foundation has come through on the technology front, especially for Rhinebeck's middle schoolers.

Building & Home

The Space Race

by M. C. Primiano  

When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!

Birdhouse Savvy

by Neil Soderstrom  

Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.

Food & Wine

The Tastes of Spring

by Laura Pensiero  

Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!

The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County

by Arlene Wege  

Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .

Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia: A World of Pain

by Naomi Kennedy  

Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.

The Perils of Plastics

by Kathryn Matthews  

Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?

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Dutchess/Columbia Community Businesses

Services provided in a supportive, confidential and respectful setting. NYS-licensed with a certification in clinical hypnosis. Call today to schedule a free, 15-minute phone consultation.

87 E. Market St Suite 201, Red Hook
845-752-3377

A trained gardener who designs, installs and provides maintenance for mixed borders and perennial beds with a native plant emphasis for naturalizing and hopefully, for four season appeal.

83 Scism Rd, Tivoli
845-756-5785

Local growers noted for the high quality and extraordinary variety of our greenhouse stock, we welcome all of you, Garden Meisters, Plant Nuts and Perennial Lovers, to indulge yourselves from late April through September.

389 Salisbury Tpk, Rhinebeck
845-876-2953

Dry stone walls, stone patios, arches, fireplaces, etc. We specialize in creating high quality masonry work; matching historic or building new. We have been working with native stone 32 years, please visit our website. Anything is possible with stone! Fully Insured, significant references. BBB member, A+ rated.

845-758-4088

The Chocolate Factory is the place to come for your framing needs! Renée Burgevin, CPF since 1990, combines a beautiful selection of molding styles and mats with expert design & technical advice, conservation quality materials, and skilled workmanship. Handling repairs as well as new work. Mirrors ready to go or design your own. Offering French matting & calligraphy.

The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
845-758-1004

Ann Lombardozzi C.P.E. and daughter Michelle Lombardozzi-Strollo have 30 years combined experience. Computerized equipment thermyolosis, electrolysis and blend methods. Disposable needles used. CDC sterilization methods. Electrolysis—the only method of permanent hair removal.

22 E. Market St., #201 #201, Rhinebeck
845-876-4878

Quatrefoil...Stewardship for your property. We are a residential building and design firm specializing in the restoration and renovation of historic homes. Reach us at:

845-773-9234

This well established Montessori school is now offering full and half day programs with aftercare. Enroll now for fall 2013. Contact Ronnie Hazzard, MS Ed.

109 Albany Road, Kingston
845-331-5477

Save money on taxes. Reduce property maintenance costs. Create an agricultural assessment. Eliminate expensive brush hogging. Convert your woodlands and overgrown pastures into hay production or other agricultural uses. We will perform all phases of land preparation, including drainage, excavation, fencing, planting, as well as cutting at no expense to landowner. Please call for free property consultation and estimates.

129 Yantz Rd., Red Hook
845-532-2152

Spring clean-up, lawn mowing, gardening maintenance, pruning, mulching, window & gutter cleaning, housecleaning, basement cleaning, painting, stone walls, patios, walkways, etc. Topsoil delivery.

518-965-2363 or 518-537-5507

Furniture restoration, and repairs. Chair caning and seat weaving. Established in 1986. Fully insured. See also under “Carpentry & Custom Woodworking.”

Elizaville
845-756-2788

Live, quality music for all occasions: Jazz, dinner & cocktail music for weddings & corporate events. "The Music was excellent; a wonderful time was had by all and the Music contributed so much to the atmosphere of the event." —Dutchess County Arts Council. Sample available on CD or online. See also under "Music Instruction."

Tivoli
845-757-4187

Historic Victorian Mansion lovingly restored to provide modern comfort and convenience in a richly-appointed setting. Wander our antique-filled parlors, relax in our light and airy rooms, and enjoy our full (we mean it!) breakfast.

7571 Old Post Rd., Red Hook
845-758-5818

Specializing in non-chemical treatment of water and bacterial elimination. Drinking water and municipal treatment available. Commercial and residential treatment available. Rentals and financing plans offered. The standard of excellence in water treatment since 1973.

1888 Rt. 9W, PO Box 239, Lake Katrine
845-876-4489 or 845-336-4353

Old Farm Road R & R Psychiatry was founded by Dr. James Standefer to help those struggling with addiction to opiate pain-killers utilizing buprenorphine replacement therapy and a personalized treatment plan for a meaningful, productive way of life.

5 Old Farm Rd Suite C2, Red Hook
888-963-4666

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